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How Australian businesses can start to prepare for the effects of Brexit

How Australian businesses can start to prepare for the effects of Brexit

“The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes”, so said Benjamin Disraeli, considered one of the great politicians of the 19th century, and, it certainly remains a truism today. Whilst the politicians in both the UK and EU shuffle the pack and grandstand over the fallout, business needs to pre-empt the pending negotiation outcomes with some preparation applicable for any eventuality.

Here at Network Pathway, we’ve had a number of conversations since the Brexit vote with SMEs seeking opinion on the outcome and their next steps. Not surprisingly, many are trying to frame new strategies and tactics based on what they think the future is likely to look like. It’s perhaps a timely reminder that, whether your glass is half full or half empty on the future, there’s lots to be getting on with as this article on preparing for effects of Brexit, by Shane Barber of law firm Bird & Bird, succinctly points out.